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Last year I was looking for a new golf shoe and the Puma Neo Classic ProType caught my eye. Unfortunately the soles split on both shoes after just four/five rounds. Luckily Puma offered to cover them and I received enough to buy the Puma AMP Sport model. I have had them for under a year, I play 40-50 times a year, and the sole has once again failed and water has been soaking the shoe from underneath. With two issues in a row I'll never buy Puma again I am jumping back on the FootJoy train. I will most likely be looking at the new DNA's.

With that said, I walk the majority of my rounds and I was wondering if anyone has any strong recommendations for someone who likes to walk a lot. Also, has anyone ever played with inserts in their golf shoes? I'm exploring that option to add some comfort with how much I walk.

Thanks!

Matt Metzger - Newtown, PA

What's In My Bag

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 - Aldila Tour Rogue Silver - 69g - Stiff

3-Wood: TaylorMade R11s - ProForce V2, Stiff, 76g

3 Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner - Stock shaft, Stiff

Irons: Callaway Apex 4-PW - True Temper XP-95, S300

Wedges: Cleveland Reg 588 Precision Forged, 52*, 56* & 60*

Putter: Kenny Giannini - G-4 No Neck, 34in

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I just got a pair of DNA's and those things are the most comfortable shoes I have ever walked in!!!!!!!!  you will love them.  I have played two pair of Ecco and they are comfortable but nothing compared to the DNA's

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Ditto on the truelinks. If it's comfort you're after, they fit the bill. I just bought a second pair tonight.

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Adams Super LS 9.5˚ driver, Aldila Phenom NL 65TX
Adams Super LS 15˚ fairway, Kusala black 72x
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Adams Idea pro VST hybrid, 21˚, RIP Alpha 105x
Adams DHY 24˚, RIP Alpha 89x
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Mizuno T4, 54.9 KBS Wedge X
Mizuno R12 60.5, black nickel, KBS Wedge X
Odyssey Metal X #1 putter 
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Double ditto on Trues. They're cheap too, both my pairs of Truelinks were under $100. They're golf slippers. Everything you want in a golf shoe, but in a slipper. :-$

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I have two pairs of FJ M Project spikeless. Man I love 'em. Very soft and comfortable with great traction.

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I just got a pair of DNA's and those things are the most comfortable shoes I have ever walked in!!!!!!!!  you will love them.  I have played two pair of Ecco and they are comfortable but nothing compared to the DNA's

Question re: your DNA's..I noticed they have fairly thick plastic type soles, and I'm wondering, if they are pliable enough that they will bend, unlike walking with a 2X4 strapped to the bottom of your foot. I'm also looking at the Dryjoy Pro BOA.

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They absolutely do!!! You barely notice them on your feet. The real thick part is under your heel it gets thin toward your toe . I walk 150 rounds a year and this is my new shoe forever. You get the comfort of a spikeless shoe with the traction of a spike. And they look good while doing it (spikeless just look sloppy if you ask me)
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They absolutely do!!! You barely notice them on your feet. The real thick part is under your heel it gets thin toward your toe . I walk 150 rounds a year and this is my new shoe forever. You get the comfort of a spikeless shoe with the traction of a spike. And they look good while doing it (spikeless just look sloppy if you ask me)

Thanks for the info..

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Good to know that they are comfortable! Maybe it's me being stubborn but I am not a fan of a spike less shoe. I'll be heading down to Myrtle Beach next weekend and I am hoping to pick up a new pair soon! Thanks for the feedback!

Matt Metzger - Newtown, PA

What's In My Bag

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 - Aldila Tour Rogue Silver - 69g - Stiff

3-Wood: TaylorMade R11s - ProForce V2, Stiff, 76g

3 Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner - Stock shaft, Stiff

Irons: Callaway Apex 4-PW - True Temper XP-95, S300

Wedges: Cleveland Reg 588 Precision Forged, 52*, 56* & 60*

Putter: Kenny Giannini - G-4 No Neck, 34in

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My last pair of Ecco's were spikeless and very comfortable. Noticed slipping on wet condition. But I think the look is a little sloppy. Bit DNA's are the best of both worlds
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  • 4 weeks later...
I personally have never worn spikeless shoes. I have a friend that recently converted to a Footjoy spikeless and he likes them. I do notice that every now and then he does slip a little if it's wet or if he has an uneven lie.
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I wear Truelinkswear and never had one issue with slipping. I've worn spiked golf shoes and slipped in those before. Sometimes I think slipping has more to do with an unbalanced golf swing than it does with what type of shoes.

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I would agree that some slipping can be caused by an unbalanced swing but I've always been a little more comfortable with spiked shoes. I have had my DNA's for a little over two weeks and I absolutely love them. I have the all white shoe and I might even add another color (red) or the all black option.

Matt Metzger - Newtown, PA

What's In My Bag

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 - Aldila Tour Rogue Silver - 69g - Stiff

3-Wood: TaylorMade R11s - ProForce V2, Stiff, 76g

3 Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner - Stock shaft, Stiff

Irons: Callaway Apex 4-PW - True Temper XP-95, S300

Wedges: Cleveland Reg 588 Precision Forged, 52*, 56* & 60*

Putter: Kenny Giannini - G-4 No Neck, 34in

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I'll add another vote for FJ Contours. I can get some bad plantar fascia pain in my left foot arch when on my feet for long periods of time, but never once in my Contours. I almost always walk, and never had one issue. Plus they last. I have 100+ rounds in one of my pairs (I rotate two) and they are still holding up fine.

I tried the Contour Casual and did not find them anywhere near as comfortable.

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I'll add another vote for FJ Contours. I can get some bad plantar fascia pain in my left foot arch when on my feet for long periods of time, but never once in my Contours. I almost always walk, and never had one issue. Plus they last. I have 100+ rounds in one of my pairs (I rotate two) and they are still holding up fine.

I tried the Contour Casual and did not find them anywhere near as comfortable.


My dad has worn his contours for over 18 months and he LOVES them. He has never had a bad thing to say about them.

Matt Metzger - Newtown, PA

What's In My Bag

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 - Aldila Tour Rogue Silver - 69g - Stiff

3-Wood: TaylorMade R11s - ProForce V2, Stiff, 76g

3 Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner - Stock shaft, Stiff

Irons: Callaway Apex 4-PW - True Temper XP-95, S300

Wedges: Cleveland Reg 588 Precision Forged, 52*, 56* & 60*

Putter: Kenny Giannini - G-4 No Neck, 34in

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I've always worn FootJoy DryJoys because I like that they are waterproof.  However I'm not always crazy about the style.  I'm looking to get a new pair of shoes and I'm wondering why it seems no other brands produce a waterproof shoe.  It seems to me that it would be a good selling point especially when trying to get Dryjoy wearers to switch brands.  Does anyone know of waterproof golf shoes made by anyone other than FootJoy?

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